Eco-Friendly PVA/Starch/Rice Husk Char Coating For Controlled Release Fertilizers

Authors

  • Thi Lien Nguyen National Center for Technological Progress in Ho Chi Minh City (NaCenTech HCM), Vietnam
  • Minh Ngoc Truong National Center for Technological Progress in Ho Chi Minh City (NaCenTech HCM), Vietnam
  • Thanh Binh Le National Center for Technological Progress in Ho Chi Minh City (NaCenTech HCM), Vietnam https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4611-1676

Corressponding author's email:

thanhbinhbio99@gmail.com

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54644/jte.2024.1580

Keywords:

Slow-release, Biodegradable, Coatings, Rice husk char, Moisture protection

Abstract

This research explores the development of a novel slow-release fertilizer coating composed of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), tapioca starch, and modified rice husk char. The study focuses on the optimal production of rice husk char at 600°C, which facilitates enhanced silica and reduced carbon contents, improving its functional properties in the coating matrix. The incorporation of rice husk char into the PVA/starch blend significantly alters the film's structural and chemical characteristics, as confirmed by FTIR analysis, which showed increased Si-O bonding. The coatings effectively reduced moisture absorption by approximately 50% in comparison to uncoated di-ammonium phosphate (DAP) granules, demonstrating superior protective qualities. Additionally, nutrient release profiles indicated a controlled release over 24h, which is critical for reducing environmental leaching. These results underscore the potential of using rice husk char in biopolymer coatings to enhance the environmental performance of fertilizers, offering a sustainable approach to agricultural management.

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Author Biographies

Thi Lien Nguyen, National Center for Technological Progress in Ho Chi Minh City (NaCenTech HCM), Vietnam

Nguyen Thi Lien holds a Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Engineering from the HCMC University of Technology and Education in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, which she earned in 2005.

Since 2006, Nguyen Thi Lien has worked as a researcher and technology deployment specialist at the National Center for Technological Progress - HCM Branch in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. In this role, she has conducted research and development in the fields of applied biology and applied chemistry for farming and aquaculture.

Nguyen's research interests include plant wilt disease, biological pest control methods, chemical and organic fertilizers for soil, and aquaculture technologies for shrimp and fish farming. She has contributed to advances in these areas through her work at the National Center. Email: liennguyenht82@gmail.com.

Minh Ngoc Truong, National Center for Technological Progress in Ho Chi Minh City (NaCenTech HCM), Vietnam

Truong Minh Ngoc holds a PhD in Soil Science, which he earned from the Institute of Agricultural Science for Southern Vietnam in 2019. Since 2006, Truong Minh Ngoc has worked at the National Center for Technological Progress - HCM Branch in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, where he has conducted research and technology deployment in the fields of applied biology, applied chemistry, and pharmacy for farming, aquaculture, and other applications. In 2020, he was appointed as the Director of the National Center for Technological Progress - HCM Branch, a position he has held to the present.

Truong's research interests include plant wilt disease, biological pest and disease control, chemical and organic fertilizers for soil, aquaculture technologies for shrimp and fish farming, as well as the study of Ganoderma mushrooms and Cordyceps fungi. He has made significant contributions to advancements in these areas through his work at the National Center.

Email: minhngoc201182@yahoo.com.

Thanh Binh Le, National Center for Technological Progress in Ho Chi Minh City (NaCenTech HCM), Vietnam

Le Thanh Binh holds a Master's degree in Genetics from the Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology at the University of Science in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, which he earned in 2007. Since 2008, Binh has worked as a researcher and technology deployment specialist at the National Center for Technological Progress - HCM Branch in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. In this role, he has conducted research and development in the fields of applied biology and applied chemistry, with a focus on farming and aquaculture. Binh's research interests include plant wilt disease, biological pest and disease control methods (such as using Trichoderma), chemical and organic fertilizers, and technologies for shrimp and fish farming. He has made valuable contributions to advancing these areas through his work at the National Center.

Email: thanhbinhbio99@gmail.com. ORCID:  https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4611-1676.

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28-06-2024

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Thi Lien Nguyen, Minh Ngoc Truong, and Thanh Binh Le, “Eco-Friendly PVA/Starch/Rice Husk Char Coating For Controlled Release Fertilizers”, JTE, vol. 19, no. 03, pp. 49–56, Jun. 2024.

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